Heartwarming update for baby stabbed during Bondi attack
Six weeks on from the devastating Bondi Junction Westfield stabbing that claimed the lives of six people, the nine-month-old baby who was attacked is continuing her recovery.
Baby Harriet was at the shopping centre with her mother, Dr Ashlee Good, when Joel Cauchi began his crazed attack on shoppers.
One of Dr Good's final acts was to thrust Harriet into the arms of strangers begging them to "please help, help".
Dr Good, an osteopath, tragically died from her injuries but Harriet miraculously survived and was released from hospital on April 21st.
Since the attack, kind-hearted Australians have since donated $830,040 on a dedicated GoFundMe page to give Dr Good's partner, Dan, and little Harriet "the freedom to go forward into the future without financial burden or worry".
"Ash was a ray of sunshine and positivity in every aspect of her life and died a hero saving her little girl from the most unspeakable evil," GoFundMe organiser Steven Foxwell wrote.
The donations are still pouring in from friends and strangers alike, often accompanied by heartbreaking messages.
"Although I did not know Ashlee, I was deeply touched by her bravery and great maternal love, and my heart goes out to all of you at this difficult time," one person wrote.
"I'm so sorry for your horrific loss. I hope the money raised here gives you the freedom to go forward and continue living your lives in a way that would make Ash proud," a second added.
"As a mother of two, this really truly caused my heart to ache in a way I haven't felt for a long time," a third said.
"I wish for this little girl so much happiness and light in her future. I can't even imagine all the different ways the family are feeling right now."
Nicola Britton, the Regional Director for GoFundMe Australia, said that the fundraiser is currently the second-largest in Australia for 2024, trailing only behind another fundraiser focused on humanitarian relief for Gaza.
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